Kitchen Assistant

About the role

In your role as a Kitchen Assistant at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you’ll value one thing above all: kindness. It’s the thread that runs through everything we do in our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Every person who works with us understands that our Residents are individuals with their own life experiences, families, and stories. By joining [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you’ll have the chance to make a meaningful difference every day — giving something back to those who have given so much throughout their lives.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll play an essential role in delivering high-quality care through food. You’ll help prepare and serve nutritious, well-balanced meals that support the health and wellbeing of our Residents — many of whom have specific dietary needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with meal preparation under the direction of the Chef or Cook
• Serving meals with warmth and respect in a timely and friendly manner
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, including equipment and surfaces
• Monitoring and recording food storage temperatures (fridges, freezers, etc.)
• Supporting stock rotation and ensuring ingredients are properly stored
• Showing new team members how to safely use kitchen equipment
• Washing up and ensuring the kitchen remains spotless — even after a busy lunch rush

Requirements

• Some kitchen experience and a real passion for helping others
• Either an NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation or a willingness to work towards it
• Strong organisational skills, keen eye for detail, ability to follow recipes and record information accurately
• Patience, respect, and genuine kindness in interactions
• Full right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], kindness is more than a word—it’s a way of life. We believe that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, so we can support them to live their best possible lives. We champion inclusivity and foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.

Benefits

• Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal provided during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay
• Award-winning learning and development
• GP online service
• Colleague discounts – over 1600 high street discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000